Paço de Teixeiró Launches New Top-of-the-Range Wine

Only 3,333 bottles of the new Vinha de Souzais have been produced, a wine from the Baião sub-region that, according to the Wine Stone group, the brand’s owner, is a testament to the dedication and meticulous winemaking process that characterizes Paço de Teixeiro. “This top-of-the-range wine is an important step for Paço de Teixeiro. With a keen eye on preserving the region’s winemaking traditions and a commitment to innovation, WineStone has developed a portfolio that reflects the uniqueness of the Baião terroir, while reinforcing Paço de Teixeiro’s identity as a producer of excellent wines,” declared David Baverstock, Chairman Winemaker of WineStone, further emphasizing: “This portfolio expansion reflects our mission to offer a rich and varied experience, respecting the tradition and quality that characterize the Vinho Verde region, and also to recognize the entire history of the brand.”

The origin of this wine goes back to a truly special plot. Located at an altitude of 430 meters, the vineyard was planted approximately 45 years ago, in schistous soils that give the wine a distinctive personality. The soils, shaped by the rugged geography of the Baião region, are the true responsible for the characteristics of this wine, mineral, deep, with character. The composition of the wine results from a careful selection of three emblematic grape varieties of the region: Avesso, Loureiro, and Trajadura. Each of the grape varieties brings with it a history, a tradition, an ancestral memory of the Minho vineyards.

The production process reveals the same dedication present in the choice of grapes. The initial fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, ensuring the preservation of primary aromas. A portion of 40% of the wine completes its fermentation in new French oak barrels, adding complexity and sophistication. The five-month aging process, which includes the technique of batonnage – a traditional method of stirring the fine lees – helps to enrich the texture and broaden the aromatic horizons of the wine. On the nose, it is mineral, citrusy, and with notes of white fruit. On the palate, it has genuine fruit, complemented by a touch of wood and spice.